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I had a feeling that with these new cars and the advance tech built in, that the techs probably dread taking the all the steps involved to reprogram whatever needs to be reprogrammed.
But I was hoping that high tech techs are doing this job because it is interesting to them and not a pain in the ass like it appears to be to the tech in this video.

01-24-2013 11:26 AM

WhiteTite

I noticed if I shift too quickly from Reverse to Drive without coming to a complete stop, my back up sensor notification won't go out either...good luck with the rest of the issues hopefully Ford will make it right.

01-24-2013 10:55 AM

04SVTF303

The issues with the car not locking/unlocking, MFT, and the panic alarm going off are so random, it's damn near impossible to predict when they're going to act up. I had to delete the service techs phone and reassign mine last night, and it worked just fine, until the drive into work this morning. Then it worked just fine after I got my coffee. The transmission is not acting up according them. It's just "quirky".

01-24-2013 07:49 AM

lewisra

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04SVTF303

Dude, I'm to the point of taking the hit and getting a GTI. Right now Ford has the ultimate cop out. Cannot duplicate. As long as they can say that, nothing will get accomplished.

I didn't read the whole thread. Have you taken a technician for a ride and duplicated the issue? Sounds like you should be able to do that with the amount of issues you're having. Dealers cannot get reimbursed by FMC if they cannot duplicate and verify the issue.

01-24-2013 06:10 AM

Strix

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04SVTF303

Dude, I'm to the point of taking the hit and getting a GTI. Right now Ford has the ultimate cop out. Cannot duplicate. As long as they can say that, nothing will get accomplished.

Yes, apparently to get your car fixed you have to provide reams of evidence: video recordings, accelerometer analyses, and signed affidavits from other Focus owners stating that their car does not have the problems you are complaining about.

Otherwise.... "Can't duplicate. Car is operating normally."

01-23-2013 03:13 PM

04SVTF303

Dude, I'm to the point of taking the hit and getting a GTI. Right now Ford has the ultimate cop out. Cannot duplicate. As long as they can say that, nothing will get accomplished.

01-23-2013 02:40 PM

Johnny Sticceno

Man. This is quite the chronicle you have going on SVTF. Some one get this man a new damn car.

01-23-2013 02:16 PM

04SVTF303

Another dealer. Same response. I was told by the customer service manager for this region that there was a new version of MFT released in December. Service tech told me that was BS. Same issues. Same answers. Cannot duplicate. I'm really not surprised at. Annoyed I wasted another 3 hours of my life on this pile of shit, though.

Was turning a corner a couple days ago, traffic was coming so I got on it. The car sat there for 3 seconds before it could figure out what gear to put it in. Then it shifted so low in the power band it crawled for another 3 to 4 seconds, jumped into another gear before downshifting and actually getting out of peoples way. This is normal operation. The grinding and missed shifts are all normal operation.

01-07-2013 08:29 AM

FordService

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04SVTF303

I live in Huntington Beach, CA now...

04SVTF303,

I sent you a follow-up PM about your concern.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PratoN

Cory, how does one go about opening their own dealership?...

Are you looking to start your own dealership, PratoN? LOL JK

Cory

01-05-2013 03:44 PM

e30og

umm or he cant figure it out or get the authorization from Ford to fix it. I feel like all these DCT issues have maybe a couple possible solutions so either Ford isnt giving the green light or the mechanics are idiots

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